The Hafez and Hammer-Purgstall Cultural Association, founded and directed by Hassan Javaheri, includes the Iranian Wisdom House in Vienna as one of its primary initiatives. This association is an intellectual, philosophical, and scientific network without borders, formed through the collaboration of several Iranian scholars residing in Austria, alongside the support of European (particularly Austrian) scientists and thinkers. Its purpose is to engage in discussions, dialogues, and critical reflections in philosophy, Iranian studies, and Persian language and literature. The association takes active steps toward strengthening cultural relations between Iran and Austria and fostering closer connections between cultural activists from both countries.
Currently, the association operates two main departments: the Department of Iranian Studies and the Department of Philosophy. Dr. Reza Gholami serves as the head of the Philosophy Department, bringing his expertise as a senior lecturer in political philosophy and cultural and civilizational studies, as well as his role as a faculty member at the Research Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies in Tehran.
The Iranian Wisdom House holds its meetings and discussions in various venues offered free of charge, including university halls, cultural centers, libraries, bookstores, and even cafés. It has also benefited from the moral and financial support of the Iranian Cultural Representation in Austria, frequently holding meetings in the Avicenna Hall, a space provided by the Iranian Cultural Representation.
Many of the Iranian Wisdom House discussions and events in Vienna are conducted in English and available online, allowing for participation from professors around the world.
The Hafez and Hammer-Purgstall Cultural Association, through the Iranian Wisdom House, maintains no ideological or political affiliations. Its work is rooted in wisdom, rationality, fairness, and ethics, with a strong commitment to respecting Austrian laws and values. Its primary focus is the development and deepening of cultural understanding and the preservation of humanistic values worldwide.
Updates, news, and reports about the activities of the Iranian Wisdom House in Vienna and the broader Hafez and Hammer-Purgstall Cultural Association will be made available on this website, either in summary or in full, for those who are interested.
(1) Founder and Director of the Association: Hassan Javaheri
The Hafez and Hammer-Purgstall Cultural Association, founded and directed by Hassan Javaheri, includes the Iranian Wisdom House in Vienna as one of its central initiatives. Hassan Javaheri, a veteran Iranian cultural expert and activist in Austria, has long served as a bridge between Iran and Austria through his extensive cultural work.
(2) The management team of the Association and House will be introduced soon.
(3) Head of the Philosophy Department for the Iranian Wisdom House
Dr. Reza Gholami serves as the head of the philosophy department for both the association and the Iranian Wisdom House. He is a senior lecturer in political philosophy, cultural, and civilizational studies, and a faculty member at the Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies in Iran. Now residing in Vienna as Iran’s cultural representative, Dr. Gholami describes himself as a moderate, intellectual Muslim scholar. In addition to his role within the Hafez and Hammer-Purgstall Cultural Association, he dedicates a significant portion of his time to philosophical research and regularly delivers lectures in academic circles throughout Vienna.
This version keeps the structure clear and adds the note about the upcoming introduction of the management team.
Advisory board:
A number of Iranian and Austrian scholars, whose names will be announced soon.
The House of Wisdom of Iranians in Vienna is an intellectual, philosophical, and scientific circle without borders, formed through the collaboration of a number of Iranian scholars residing in Austria, along with the support of European (particularly Austrian) scientists and thinkers. Its purpose is to engage in discussions, dialogues, and philosophical and scientific critiques.
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